A few years ago, I disappeared. I suffered a system collapse. Depression, PTSD, panic attacks. I wasn't going to survive another year on the path I was on, and I knew it. So I isolated myself. On purpose. Pulling back from everything that wasn't essential and spent that time learning how my brain actually worked. It wasn't quick. It wasn't clean. But it worked. That isolation gave me the space to figure out I wasn't broken. Just running faulty software that needed a complete reset. I rebuilt. One step at a time. And now I help other men do the same. Phoenix Kaizen is for men who might be hitting system collapse as well. Stress, declining health, struggling relationships, feeling like your life is set in stone. If you're a father feeling disconnected or a guy who knows something has to change, this is where you start. No hustle culture. No pandering. Just practical tools and strategies to rewire your brain to repair a damaged life. Join Phoenix Kaizen and get access to the exact tools I used to climb out. Sometimes you have to step back to rebuild. No shame in that. www.phoenixkaizen.org

If you’re looking for a space to improve your marketing without feeling overwhelmed or talked at, this is exactly why The Marketing Common Room exists. It’s a relaxed, supportive community where marketers, creators and business owners show up each week to learn, share ideas, and help each other grow. No egos, no pressure, just practical marketing and honest conversations. What happens inside: • Weekly live calls where we talk through real marketing challenges • Open discussions around brand, content and strategy • Feedback, ideas and support from people actually doing the work • A growing group of members who genuinely want to see each other win The best part is how collaborative it feels. People share what’s working, ask for help when they’re stuck, and celebrate progress together. You’re never figuring things out on your own. For anyone who wants extra support alongside the community, there are also ways to work with me 1-2-1 when you need deeper feedback or accountability. That sits quietly in the background and is always there if and when it’s helpful. If you want to learn, practice, and grow your marketing in a space that feels human and supportive, you’re in the right place. When you’re there, get involved in the weekly calls and conversations. If you’re brand new, make yourself comfortable and say hello. We grow better together 🫖 🚪

I am sharing a quick screen recording that shows the Techspresso Platform from both the student view and the instructor or admin view. I would love your honest thoughts on how the platform feels, what stands out, and what could be improved before Christmas when we open it for full Digital Marketing and AI courses. I am also looking for a small group of collaborators and early testers who want to explore the platform from the inside. If you are curious about building a course, testing the learning flow, or shaping the next steps of Techspresso, comment below or send me a DM. Your feedback at this stage will help make the platform stronger and more valuable for everyone. Happy to walk anyone through it or brainstorm ideas together.

Reality: the people getting the biggest wins aren’t technical at all. Most coaches, community owners and creators think AI is complicated, or that you need to “be good with tech” to use it well. That’s the myth. What actually happens when non-technical people learn practical AI workflows? They create faster, automate smarter, and scale without burning out. That’s why I built the Techspresso Community on Skool, and why the Techspresso AI LMS is launching before Christmas. It’s a place for instructors who want to teach with AI and for students who want practical AI skills. If you join the community now, you’ll get exclusive free enrollment deals when the platform opens. Still Curious? Come take a look inside Techspresso and see what’s brewing. ☕

We talk about trust constantly in marketing, but half the time it feels like we are trying to reverse engineer human emotion with spreadsheets. Spoiler: trust does not start in a dashboard. It starts with how people feel when they see you show up. Here are a few things that genuinely make people think, Alright… I’ll give this person a follow: 1. Consistency Not posting every single day as if you live inside Canva, but showing up regularly enough that people remember your name. Think of it as brushing your teeth. Do it often enough and things shine naturally. 2. Transparency Sharing the real process, even the slightly messy bits. People trust what feels human, not what feels filtered to perfection. 3. Being genuinely helpful A small tip, a shortcut, a perspective shift. If you make someone’s life easier, they are far more likely to stick around. Give value without making it feel like a TED Talk audition. 4. Stories that actually connect No one remembers a wall of text (except this one) but everyone remembers a story that made them nod, laugh, or feel seen. Bonus points if you make fun of your past self a little. 5. Proof that does not scream “look at me” Wins, examples, screenshots, behind the scenes. Think of it as social proof sprinkled on top, not poured like gravy on your Sunday lunch. At the end of the day, trust is less about tactics and more about making people feel like they know you well enough to stay for the next post. What builds trust fastest for you when you follow someone new?